Jordan Murdoch Biography

Gold Coast select Jordan Murdoch with pick No.33 in the 2020 Rookie Draft.

Jordan Murdoch reveals he flew to the Gold Coast believing he would be a Saint in 2019 after being delisted by Geelong, but a meeting with Suns coach Stuart Dew changed his mind.

"When my wife and I flew up to the Gold Coast to meet with them we were very close minded We probably had just about chosen St Kilda, it just seemed like the logical choice moving from Geelong to Melbourne," Murdoch told Macquarie Radio.

"But having met Stuart Dew, the coaching staff, some of the players and the support staff, and them telling us the direction they wanted to go and the role they see me playing, we couldn't have been more impressed.

"We probably changed our decision as soon as we got to the airport that night."

Jordan Murdoch joins Gold Coast as a delisted free agent on a three-year deal.

"Jordan provides us with elite speed and foot skills, to add balance to our midfield," Gold Coast list manager Craig Cameron said.

"He is a man of great character, has experience in a strong program at Geelong and will help to drive the professional standards here at the club."

St Kilda has joined Gold Coast in showing an interest in Jordan Murdoch as a delisted free agent.

The Suns are reported to leading the race for his services after clearing out some cap space through list management.

Geelong delist Jordan Murdoch after 108 games for the club.

"Jordan showed great commitment and dedication during his time with the club and we thank him for his efforts over the past seven years," Geelong general manager of football Simon Lloyd said.

"Everyone at the club wishes Daniel and Jordan well in their future endeavours."

Jordan Murdoch re-signs with Geelong for three years, tying him to the club until the end of 2018.

"I have really enjoyed playing in the midfield this season, and I have set myself to become an inside midfielder in the years to come," Murdoch said.

"I will also continue to pride myself on being versatile. I know that the coaches will need me to contribute in a range of different roles over the coming years."

Jordan Murdoch notches career highs in disposals (26) and goals (4) in a best-afield performance that he says he has been working towards.

"I've felt that I've been building throughout the year and I was lucky enough to get on the end of a few," Murdoch said.

"I think it's a result of a lot of hard work I've been doing behind the scenes with guys like (midfield coaches) Nigel Lappin and Matthew Knights."

Murdoch says he continues to manage niggles that remain from a back injury that troubled him early in the season.

"It's taken a lot of physio work and it's something I work hard on week to week to keep it together," Murdoch said.

Jordan Murdoch wins the 2014 Grand Final sprint, ending Adelaide star Patrick Dangerfield's three-year hold on the title.

Dangerfield decided not to compete in the 2014 race, paving the way for a new winner and Murdoch took his chance.

Scott McMahon will miss the Kangaroos' round one clash with Collingwood after accepting a one-match suspension by the Match Review Panel for a high strike on Geelong youngster Jordan Murdoch.

Jordan Murdoch says he will work hard in 2013 to become a regular in the Cats' lineup.

"I'd love to try and push for a spot in the team every week," Murdoch said.

"But in the end, the best thing I can do in my second year is improve and just go for broke and try to push the senior fellas."

Jordan Murdoch has an impressive debut against Port Adelaide tallying 16 disposals and eight tackles with his pace and precise kicking being a feature.

"He looks exciting when he's got the ball," Geelong coach Chris Scott said.

"He's got extreme speed, so we know he's going to be hard to collar."

Jordan Murdoch makes his AFL debut for Geelong at Kardinia Park with 16 disposals (10 kicks and 6 handballs), 4 marks and 8 tackles in a 38-point win over Port Adelaide.